Check if a file/directory exists: is there a better way?

Question

I find myself doing this a lot just to ensure the filename is not in use. Is there a better way?

Directory.Exists(name) || File.Exists(name)

Answer 1

Another way to check if file exist.

FileInfo file = new FileInfo("file.txt");

if (file.Exists)
{
    // TO DO
}